mr.zoot Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 tar bites abit beter but gind lasted in rain but tar sticks to much grind reckes your rim after abitwhat do u think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 I think you need to put some more effort into your posts. Sorry but it's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.zoot Posted October 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 You need to put some more effort into your posts. It's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 You cant beat a good old Grid, but i don't mind a Gind either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nazzurro19 Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 You cant beat a good old Grid, but i don't mind a Gind either.you can beat a good old old grid & a gind its called a "grind" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Use a grind and tar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam 94 Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yeah you should use both tar and a grind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yeah you should use both tar and a grind.No, no you shouldn't. If you have a grind, WHY would you tar your rims? That just defeats the point of a grind, ESPECIALLY in the wet when the tar turns into oily/nasty shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oke Phill Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 No tar, its nasty very nasty when it rains you will break your tail bone or die . Just a grind and a good set of pads will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 No tar, its nasty very nasty when it rains you will break your tail bone or die . Just a grind and a good set of pads will do. Couldn't have put it better myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I use candle wax round my rims. I would say that it offers you almost as much grip in the dry as using tar and it has just as much grip in the wet as it does in the dry. Another bonus that it has over tar is that it doesnt make that horrible squeeking noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I use candle wax round my rims. I would say that it offers you almost as much grip in the dry as using tar and it has just as much grip in the wet as it does in the dry. Another bonus that it has over tar is that it doesnt make that horrible squeeking noise.That's actually a really good idea, but HOW on earth did you come up with it? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 That's actually a really good idea, but HOW on earth did you come up with it? lol My dad actually told me about it because he used to use it when he did cyclo-cross to improve his braking power. All you need is a candle and rub on a thin layer of wax onto your rims and your in business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I use candle wax round my rims. I would say that it offers you almost as much grip in the dry as using tar and it has just as much grip in the wet as it does in the dry. Another bonus that it has over tar is that it doesnt make that horrible squeeking noise.i really cant see this working at all.....i used to use candle wax on walls etc when i used to skate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) i really cant see this working at all.....i used to use candle wax on walls etc when i used to skateIt does actually work. It works in the same way as tar does, by creating a "stickier/gripier" surface for the brake pads to grip onto when you break. Edited October 7, 2008 by neotropolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Guess the wax is used in the same way as waxing surfboards, cant see it being as good as a decent light grind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) It does actually work. It works in the same way as tar does, by creating a "stickier/gripier" surface for the brake pads to grip onto when you break.yes but skaters use wax to make something slippier so they can grind on it.Guess the wax is used in the same way as waxing surfboards, cant see it being as good as a decent light grind i've used surf wax on my rims before lol, it didnt workand surf was is different to candle wax.. Edited October 7, 2008 by Grant-Hundley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 yes but skaters use wax to make something slippier so they can grind on it.Yea, i know of this, but the skateboard has a lower coeficient of friction than a brake pad, so where the wax helps the skateboard to slide, in the same way it helps to prevent the brake pads from sliding/slipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yea, i know of this, but the skateboard has a lower coeficient of friction than a brake pad, so where the wax helps the skateboard to slide, in the same way it helps to prevent the brake pads from sliding/slipping.oh ok then, what about grease.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 oh ok then, what about grease..I would say that grease would not be good because it is a lubricant, and as such would reduce the levels of grip between the rim and the brake pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) ok ill go try candle wax in a minute... how do i get it off btw...dont wana be stuck with it if its wank Edited October 7, 2008 by Grant-Hundley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 ok ill go try candle wax in a minute... how do i get it off btw...dont wana be stuck with it if its wankshould come off with a scouring pad if not just a normal cloth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 tried it on my front brake (avid ultimate with heatsink yellow pads on a smooth rim) it failed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neotropolis Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 tried it on my front brake (avid ultimate with heatsink yellow pads on a smooth rim) it failed.How thick a layer did you put on? Because if its too thick then it wont work. Only need a very very thin layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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